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SRA Competency B

Introduction

As a busy property lawyer, you will know that new build purchases can be complex and high-risk. So, this full day course is designed to provide you with a vital overview on a range of matters that you otherwise might not have time to read about.

This course will focus on key issues that arise in the purchase of properties acquired off-plan.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

  • Land Registry guidance on transfers, easements and plans
  • Likely contents of the seller’s pack, including contract and draft transfer of part
  • Do restrictive covenants prevent the development?
  • Are rights of way adequate?
  • Has a utility search been undertaken?
  • Has the planning permission been properly implemented? Have pre-commencement and pre-occupation planning conditions been complied with?
  • Outline versus full planning permission
  • The role of planning (Section 106) obligations
  • Planning enforcement limitation periods
  • Pre-completion payments by the buyer
  • Disclosure of incentives
  • Key elements of NHBC conditions & Buildmark cover
  • Does a professional consultant’s certificate provide adequate?
  • Risks for buyers where the estate roads are to remain unadopted
  • Section 104 agreements
  • Sustainable urban drainage systems
  • Estate rent charges: are the Transfer provisions satisfactory?
  • Community Infrastructure Levy: what might happen if post-completion instalments are not paid?
  • Role of the New Homes Ombudsman and the key elements of the New Homes Quality Code
  • Completion on notice
  • Overage traps and pitfalls
  • New leases: ground rent restrictions and prohibited leases
  • Mixed use lease structures
  • Changes to the final certificates and approved Inspectors regimes
  • Important changes to building regulations enforcement time limits
  • Matters that might not be resolved until after completion

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Seminar | 18.11.2024

London | 10:00am - 4:30pm


New Build Purchases - A Practical Guide for Residential Conveyancers

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Nov
18
2024
London
10:00am - 4:30pm
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Discounts are available for multiple places and if you have 5 or more people interested in this course and would like to discuss holding it in your area or on an in-house basis then please email us at group@mblseminars.com
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